hybrid crf450 vs honda 450r

[hanson1]

what are the good and the bad of a hybrid vs a 450 honda looking to buy new bike but didnt know which way to go looking for fully mx ready bike

[becci4]

Depends on what your plans are for the bike.

[hanson1]

plan on racing it mx/gp i have a fully built yfz but looking to get a spair bike race one, one day and the other the next day was looking to go to a honda and try it out and was curious about the hybrid with the crf motor

[trx250rforlife]

hands down a hybrid crf would out handle and out power a 450r

[trxredrider]

Originally posted by trx250rforlife
hands down a hybrid crf would out handle and out power a 450r
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[Lasher]

My son is building a crf hybrid for next season. So while I don't have any seat time I can only think of one bad thing about a true hybrid...

At this time, you cannot run the pro class.

Other than that....I have heard nothing but positive things when comparing the trx450R to the hybrid.

My son's Walsh hybrid chassis is almost identical to my Walsh 250R chassis. Only the area around the motor is different, such as removable frame rail.

[3leggeddog]

no doubt the Hybrid will out handle the TRX, the down fall, is reliability. the crf motor is not meant to pull that kind of weight around. i think it's hard on em. also, if you go to a national and break something, chances are slim you will be able to find a replacement part, however, with the TRX, parts are always available. for a local circuit/series, hands down the crf is a great bike, and will out corner not only a trx, but any production bike, but for a national rider, they are just not a good idea.been there, done that......

[ss440ex]

Originally posted by trx250rforlife
hands down a hybrid crf would out handle and out power a 450r
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